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Another podcast, another classic, it's all we do folks! This week we had one of the most respected names in all of Tactical Performance and Physical Therapy, Dr. Jason Mitchler @jasonmitchler  Jason is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and director of operations at the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center in Colorado Springs. Are you jealous? Because we're jealous. J

ason was also one of the key minds behind the THOR3 program that was the first holistic and all encompassing physical readiness and rehabilitation interventions in tactical populations.  A big shout out and thank you to Jason for coming on. During the time of this recording, he was actually missing his beloved Packers trouncing the Los Angeles Rams. Rodgers for MVP but Brady for Superbowl MVP, right Jason? 

• 3:07 - The Jason Mitchler Story: fresh face into the army all the way to THOR3 and Pentagon life 
• 6:35 - Jason’s pièce de résistance: the THOR3 Project 
• 16:08 - Integrating Physical and Psychological Preparedness in Tactical Performance 
• 22:26 - The most common injuries Jason saw in his time with THOR3 and root causes 
• 25:38 - Civilian injuries, causes, and possible workarounds 
• 33:19 - Pieces of advice to our younger selves 
• 37:38 - Questions from the audience aka Mr. Gunshow and friends 
• 58:25 - To play us out, Jason Mitchler’s Decree: the one exercise that must go